Building Engineer

ISS•Wilmington, DE

5d•$41 - $44

About The Position

The Building Engineer drives the optimization and maintenance of facilities for clients, customers, and employees, keeping buildings in safe operating condition. The role executes preventative and reactive maintenance programs, resolves immediate operational and building-safety concerns, and maintains facilities-related equipment to high standards within the Hard-Services portfolio. Working with the Site Operations Supervisor and Hard Service team, the Building Engineer supports integrated facility operations and handles complex maintenance and repairs to a building’s shell, core, and equipment. The position performs and coordinates building-system inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. It also maintains accurate asset and maintenance information in the CMMS, works with contractors and vendors, and responds as the first line of on-call support for escalations or emergencies. The role requires working across customer-facing and equipment areas while following 5S practices and HSEQ policies. The role pays $41–$44 per hour. ISS says full-time employees are offered medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.

Requirements

Five to ten years of related technical experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Graduation from a technical-emphasis program at a community or regional college.
At least five years of experience in operations and maintenance and/or building engineering roles.
Strong knowledge of work-order control procedures and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management.
Experience managing key performance indicators provided by a Facility Manager.
Experience with capacity planning and reporting.
Ability to use hand tools and test equipment, knowledge of maintenance shop practices, and previous journeyman-level experience with electrical and mechanical equipment systems.
Ability to use personal computers and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra.
Ability to read, analyze, and write procedure manuals and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively by cell phone, email, conference calls, and texting tools.
HVAC and/or refrigeration license or certification required.
Commercial HVAC/refrigeration experience required.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time; bend or stoop frequently; and work at heights on mobile or stationary work platforms.
Ability to operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and powered industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

Execute and optimize operational responsibilities to ensure seamless service delivery.
Perform complex preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.
Monitor building-system operations and performance to maintain safe, working conditions.
Perform work across applicable trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, refrigeration, heating, and cooling.
Communicate with Maintenance Planners/Schedulers and site teams to support effective service delivery and information sharing.
Inspect, maintain, and repair building mechanical systems; troubleshoot HVAC and perform preventative maintenance.
Perform electrical work, including re-lamping, ballast replacement, and breaker resets; troubleshoot faulty electrical switches.
Repair plumbing fixtures, maintain drains, and perform restroom preventative maintenance.
Inspect and maintain café and kitchen equipment.
Manage and support maintenance of elevators, fire-life-safety devices, and UPSs.
Repair or adjust access doors and overhead doors as needed; adjust doors and closers and repair T-bar ceiling grids or replace ceiling tiles.
Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep machines operating smoothly.
Keep CMMS software updated with accurate asset and maintenance-program data.
Inspect and diagnose problems, consult blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs, and determine corrective actions.
Partner with contractors and vendors to complete maintenance and defined scopes of work safely and effectively.
Provide or direct equipment and system operational modifications, including critical switching, lockout/tagout, and safe-work-area setup.
Follow 5S organization and cleanliness practices in front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
Perform visual roof inspections and minor repairs as needed.
Perform general maintenance technician duties assigned by Site Operations Management.
Provide first-line on-call support for escalations or emergencies.
Handle customer complaints professionally, appropriately, and promptly.
Adhere to HSEQ policies and procedures, participate in HSEQ training, and report potential hazards or compliance concerns.